Elaine Riley
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Elaine Riley (January 15, 1917 – December 7, 2015) was an American film and television actress.
Early years
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Riley, Riley was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on January 15, 1917. She won the Miss East Liverpool beauty title and was runner-up for the Miss Ohio title in 1937. Riley also was a graduate of the Traphagen School of Fashion, and was a model for Powers and Hattie Carnegie model in New York at the age of 18.
Using the name Elaine Gray, Riley sang with a dance-music orchestra in several cities, including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Film
Riley entered Hollywood in 1943 as an extra for RKO Pictures, debuting in Higher and Higher. She left her job as secretary to the managing director of WINS radio in New York City to pursue her career in movies.
In 1946, she signed with Paramount Pictures, where she became a recurring leading lady for Hopalong Cassidy. She worked with stars such as William Boyd, Charles Laughton, Tim Holt and Gene Autry.
Television
Riley appeared in two episodes of The Lone Ranger and in The Lineup in an episode broadcast on January 4, 1957. Riley also appeared as Mildred Stone in an episode of The Cisco Kid. She also appeared in Highway Patrol, Episode 101, Reformation.
Later years
She retired from acting in 1960, having more than 70 credits to her name. In 2004, Elaine Riley won the Golden Boot Awards, which honour actors, actresses, and crew members who have made significant contributions to the genre of Western television and movies.
She died on December 7, 2015, aged 98.
Personal life
She was married to Richard Martin (? - 4 September 1994) (until his death)
Pin-up Gallery
Yank Mag 6 Oct 1944
- Elaine Riley appeared in YANK magazine on 6 October 1944
Filmography
- For a complete filmography, see [ Elaine Riley ] at the Internet Movie Database
References
External links
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